There are a ton of R retirements lately. Do they see the writing on the wall? The party that takes the Presidency always loses the majority in Congress in the midterm. Been that way for over a hundred year, with FDR in 1934 and Bush in 2002 being the only exceptions.
posted by ptown_trojans_1Ehh, at least they didn't yell, "you lie"...
To be fair, that was a SCOTUS judge, not a republican Congressman.
Trey says he is heading back to the judicial system; I am sure he can do a lot better in private practice.
Good guy.
posted by jmogYouu may want to rephrase that.
They don't necessarily lose the majority, they do however lose some SEATS. Many times this does mean losing the majority, but not always. There were definitely times the side that won the POTUS election stayed in control, they just lost some seats.
True, but in modern times, the party that controls both branches, has lost at least one House, either House or Senate. Reagan 82, Clinton 94, Bush 06, Obama 2010.
I guess the point is, the American public does not like to see one party hold all the power. It usually swings back.
Perhaps a lot of the R's see those polling numbers and say time to cash out.
Are those the same polling numbers that had Clinton a slam dunk winner?
It is a long way off, but I don't sense anything remotely close to a dem takover.
posted by jmogTo be fair, that was a SCOTUS judge, not a republican Congressman.
Judge Alito not true Joe wilson you lie.
posted by QuakerOatsAre those the same polling numbers that had Clinton a slam dunk winner?
It is a long way off, but I don't sense anything remotely close to a dem takover.
Who gives a fuck what you sense. You were so sure that Romney would win that you bet 2 Kool that if he lost that you would get a vasectomy and you filched on the wager. Then you continued to guarantee that the nation would be destroyed by the socialist policies the the Obama administration was shoving down our throats. I'm suprised you can say anything with the little handed Trump cock in your mouth.
posted by ptown_trojans_1True, but in modern times, the party that controls both branches, has lost at least one House, either House or Senate. Reagan 82, Clinton 94, Bush 06, Obama 2010.
I guess the point is, the American public does not like to see one party hold all the power. It usually swings back.
Perhaps a lot of the R's see those polling numbers and say time to cash out.
Normally I would agree, but here's the reality of 2018 elections.
The HOR there is currently a 55 seat majority. There are reallistically about 48 seats "up for grabs" (lean D, lean R, and close to call). 9 of those lean D, 20 lean R, and 19 are close.
31 of those 48 would have to go D to flip the HoR. The Ds would have to win all of their "leans", win all of the "toss ups", and steal a couple Rs. I don't see that happening even though I see the Rs losing some seats.
I would possibly expect the Senate to flip being that it is currently 51/49. However, the Ds have 26 seats up for grabs and the Rs only 8 seats up for grabs. 17 of the 26 Ds are safely D, 6 of the 8 Rs are safely R. So with only toss ups left the Rs hold a 49/40 lead. The Ds would have to win all 11 toss ups to take over the Senate.
I think the Rs lose seats in the HoR but retain control, but gain a seat or 2 in the Senate ONLY due to what breakdown of seats are up for vote in the Senate.
Gotta think there’s probably more to gowdy leaving congress than just to make more money in private practice.
posted by SportsAndLadyGotta think there’s probably more to gowdy leaving congress than just to make more money in private practice.
Liberal heads will explode [again] if he's the new AG. Sessions has been rumored to be fired for months (although pretty much everyone around Trump is rumored to be fired at some point).
I would take Gowdy over Sessions in a heartbeat. I hope that's the reason he's leaving congress.
posted by justincredibleI would take Gowdy over Sessions in a heartbeat. I hope that's the reason he's leaving congress.
Same here. I actually like Gowdy anyway, so we'll see.
Wild Theory:
What if Trump doesn't release the memo, no matter how damming it can possibly be? The memo, IMO, could be used as a fantastic crowbar.
posted by CenterBHSFanWild Theory:
What if Trump doesn't release the memo, no matter how damming it can possibly be? The memo, IMO, could be used as a fantastic crowbar.
The white house already stated they want to release it as soon as possible.
posted by justincredibleI would take Gowdy over Sessions in a heartbeat. I hope that's the reason he's leaving congress.
That or maybe he's the token throwback to the days where most everyone belived that public service was something you did for a limited time, then returned to your actual vocation.
posted by justincredibleI would take Gowdy over Sessions in a heartbeat. I hope that's the reason he's leaving congress.
This. Sessions is pure trash.
posted by CenterBHSFanWild Theory:
What if Trump doesn't release the memo, no matter how damming it can possibly be? The memo, IMO, could be used as a fantastic crowbar.
there is no way he cant release it. If he wouldnt the left and the media would throw a fit and say it proves that he colluded with Russia.
posted by like_thatThe white house already stated they want to release it as soon as possible.
True. But I just can't take their words as fact until I see action.
posted by Spockthere is no way he cant release it. If he wouldnt the left and the media would throw a fit and say it proves that he colluded with Russia.
See above.
The left and their frontrunners in the media are going berserk; obviously the contents of the memo will lead us to conclude that the only real collusion involves high-level government officials who broke the law and the Clinton team. The facts will be damning no doubt, and the aftermath will likely strip further power from these left wing hacks and all those involved in attempting to shield facts from The People, including the media which has completely abdicated its primary duty.
Congress has constitutional oversight over the DoJ and the FBI; it is their DUTY to The People to bring this matter to the fore. They should be applauded for doing their duty, particularly in light of the incredible stonewalling and obstruction on the part of the very institutions that should be above all this corruption.
The American people can handle the truth; the left and the media cannot apparently.
The democrat senator who led the release of the Pentagon Papers in '71, also calls for the release of the memo.
Thank you.
Trump doing that bizarre thing he does from time to time where he lies about something meaningless to anything other than his ego (his "record" number of SotU viewers when both Bush and Obama had superior numbers so far in this century) even though he can be effortlessly be proven wrong.
posted by QuakerOatsThe left and their frontrunners in the media are going berserk; obviously the contents of the memo will lead us to conclude that the only real collusion involves high-level government officials who broke the law and the Clinton team. The facts will be damning no doubt, and the aftermath will likely strip further power from these left wing hacks and all those involved in attempting to shield facts from The People, including the media which has completely abdicated its primary duty.
Congress has constitutional oversight over the DoJ and the FBI; it is their DUTY to The People to bring this matter to the fore. They should be applauded for doing their duty, particularly in light of the incredible stonewalling and obstruction on the part of the very institutions that should be above all this corruption.
The American people can handle the truth; the left and the media cannot apparently.
Congress and the Senate also both voted overwhelmingly to impose more sanctions on Russia (98-2 in Senate and nearly as lop-sided in Congress), but, speaking of "stonewalling and obstruction on the part of the very institutions that should be above all this corruption", the White House apparently decided there was no need for them.
But I see your daily mewling doesn't cover this topic, which is about as far from shocking as humanly possible.
Wonderful list of the massive number of businesses passing along savings to The People related to the tax reform legislation.
Change we [really] believe in ...